Low Expectations…
“I really like the music;” “the community is wonderful;” “there are so many ways to get involved;” “their children’s ministry is great;” “God really seems... Read More
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The Kinsman Redeemer
In the Law, God made a provision for his people to experience something of a typical redemption–through a close relative–from the burden of sin and... Read More
A Year-End Self-Examination
As we approach the end of another year, it would do us good to step back and engage in a bit of self-examination. To borrow and... Read More
Life Changing Sermons
Many of those who have been born of God’s Spirit can testify to the reality of having been regenerated upon hearing a particular sermon. Some, upon hearing a... Read More
Uncommon and Courageous Conviction
My dad is one of the most gifted individuals that I have every met. He played major division soccer in Philadelphia, put himself through The... Read More
Time to Change Your Church!
I recently heard about a family in our denomination who drove nearly an hour to church every Lord’s Day for a number of years. Because of... Read More
When Jesus Comes Again
A great deal of the New Testament is taken up with the doctrine of the second coming of Christ. The substance of all of God’s... Read More
Fostering Relationships Between Church Leaders
Training officers (i.e. elders and deacons) is one of the most important things that pastors can do for the well-being of the local church. Keeping up... Read More
When the Saints Go Marching In
In light of the news about the Roman Catholic canonization of two Popes and the canonization of Mother Teresa, it is vital for Christians to understand what the Scriptures teach... Read More
The Little City Delivered: Christ in Ecclesiastes
Keeping the wisdom literature in its canonical and redemptive-historical setting is one of the more difficult challenges for the student of Scripture. Many have interpreted the Psalms, Proverbs, Song... Read More